Ampulla

Definition

In the context of anatomy and physiology, an ampulla is a dilated portion of a tube or canal, such as those found in the reproductive and gastrointestinal tracts. Specifically, in the female reproductive system, it refers to the widened part of the fallopian tube where fertilization often occurs.

Related terms

Fallopian Tubes:

Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fertilization:

The process by which a sperm cell combines with an egg cell to form a zygote.

Ovary: An organ in females that produces eggs (ova) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone